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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.65, 541.38 and 144.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.65, 541.38 and 144.38 is: 216.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.65 : 541.38 = 144.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.65/541.38 = 144.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.65x = 541.38 × 144.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.65x = 78,164.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,164.44/360.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.73

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